Uniden DC115 Owner's manual

Brand: Uniden

Model: DC115

Category: Drive recorders

Type: Owner's manual

DC115

Issue 3, September 2019

Printed in Vietnam

Irving, Texas

OWNER’S MANUAL

AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER

iWitness

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Uniden does not represent this product to be

waterproof. Do not expose this product to rain or

moisture.

• This product is intended for use in a motor vehicle.

Don’t install the device where it will block the driver’s

view of the road (including the mirrors) or the

deployment of the airbag.

• Keep your attention on the road! Don’t try to operate

or focus on any device while driving. If you have to

concentrate on the device, pull off the road for a few

minutes.

• Ensure that the camera lens is kept clean and there is

nothing blocking the lens.

• Don’t leave the device in direct sunlight for a long

period of time or where the temperature could go above

140°F (60°C).

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 2

OVERVIEW .................................................................. 5

FEATURES ..................................................................................... 5

WHAT’S IN THE BOX? .................................................................. 6

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .................................. 7

INSTALLATION AND POWER UP .............................. 7

ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT ..................................... 7

INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD ............................................. 8

POWERING UP THE DC115 .......................................................... 8

OPERATING THE DC115 ............................................ 9

RECORD MODE .......................................................................... 10

Record Video ............................................................................ 10

Lock Current Recording .......................................................... 10

Record Mode Menu .................................................................. 11

PLAYBACK MODE ...................................................................... 12

Playback Mode Menu ............................................................... 12

SETUP MENU .............................................................................. 13

SCREEN DESCRIPTION ............................................................. 14

CONNECTING TO A PC ............................................ 15

MASS STORAGE ......................................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 16

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 17

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ........................... 20

DC115

AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER

OVERVIEW

The Uniden DC115 is an ultra-compact recorder that

can be set up to continuously capture high quality video

even in low light conditions. The built-in G-Sensor

system triggers the camera to instantly begin recording

if the vehicle is bumped or scraped. The DC115 can

even record outside the vehicle for the duration of the

internal battery’s power.

FEATURES

• 2.7” color LCD screen

• High Denition Recording

• Infrared Night Vision

• G-Sensor

• Loop Recording

• Auto Power Off

• Date and Time Stamp

• Records onto microSD Card (8GB included)

• Internal Rechargeable Battery (up to 10 minutes)

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Uniden DC115 Windshield

Mount

16GB

MicroSD card

Also Included:

Printed Materials

Car Charger USB Cable

If any items are missing or damaged, get answers

24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

AV-Out

IR Lights

MicroUSB

Card Slot

Microphone / Reset

(Bottom)

Speaker

Secondary

Camera Lens

FRONT

Main Camera

Lens

Microphone

MicroUSB

Socket

LCD Split

Screen

Charging

Indicator

Record/Pause/Conrm

MODE

Lock

Working

Status

UP/

IR Light

Return

DOWN/

Audio on/

Swivel

Camera

BACK

INSTALLATION AND POWER UP

ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT

1. Insert the windshield mount bracket hook into the

bracket slot on the top of the DC115.

2. After inserting the hook, slide it down until it locks in

position.

3. Press the suction cup at against the windshield.

4. Push the suction lock up until it snaps into place

and tighten the locking collar to secure.

5. Gently pull on the mount to make sure it is secure.

INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD

A compatible microSD card (8GB supplied) is

required to record and store videos and photos.

The unit can support microSDHC cards (High Capacity

microSD) up to 32GB in capacity. Uniden recommends

using a good quality microSDHC card of at least 8GB

capacity (included) and minimum Class 10 speed.

Insert a formatted microSD card gently in the slot on the

side of the unit. To remove the card from the slot, press

the edge of the microSD card inwards for it to pop out

and then pull it out of the slot.

POWERING UP THE DC115

Only use the DC car adapter that comes with your

device. Any other adapter might damage the device.

1. Refer to your car’s owner’s manual to verify where

the power outlets are on and around the dashboard.

Locate an outlet that supplies 12V electric power

when the key is in the ON or ACC position.

2. Insert the car adapter into a power outlet.

3. Connect the radio to the car adapater using the

USB adapter cable.

4. Start the car. The camera turns on automatically

and begins recording. (Press OK to stop recording.)

When the car’s engine is turned off, the camera will

automatically turn off in a few seconds.

Charge the camera for at least 15 minutes after it is

turned on for the rst time or after it has been turned

o for more than three weeks.

5. At other times, press the button to turn it on.

Press and hold the button to turn it off.

The unit charges the battery whenever power is detected

through the USB port. When the unit is being charged,

the red LED glows. It will automatically turn off when

the unit has been charged completely. The unit will take

about 90 minutes to charge completely. The Battery

Status icon tells you how full the battery is.

Empty Low Half Full

Full

OPERATING THE DC115

The DC115 operates in two modes: Record mode and

Playback mode. These modes also have menus to help

you congure recording and taking photos. Press M until

you access the mode you want. An icon appears in the

upper left corner of the screen for each mode.

Record Mode Playback Mode

RECORD MODE

To record video, verify that a valid microSD card (8GB

supplied) is inserted in the microSD slot.

Inserting or removing the microSD card when the

unit is recording causes the device to shut down.

Record Video

When connected to a car charger, the unit automatically

goes into Record mode and starts recording. The

icon displays on the screen with a ashing red dot on its

right side and a blinking green LED on the left side to

indicate recording is in progress.

If the unit is not recording, press OK to start recording.

The icon displays on the screen, with a ashing red

dot on its right side and a blinking green LED on the left

side to indicate recording is in progress.

To stop recording, press OK and the red dot disappears,

indicating that the recording has stopped. The green LED

remains steady on.

Lock Current Recording

You can lock the le that is currently recording so that

it will not be overwritten if space is needed. While

recording, press ; the icon appears on the

screen. This indicates that the recording has been locked

and will not be overwritten by new video clips.

Press OK to stop recording. The icon disappears

from the screen.

Record Mode Menu

You cannot access menus when the the unit is

recording. To access the Record menus, stop

recording by pressing OK.

In Record or Playback mode, press the Menu key

( ) once to access the menu settings for that particular

mode. Press it twice to display the Setup menu.

The Setup menu is common to all modes. See page

13.

Press ▲ and ▼ to scroll through the various settings

and then press OK to select. Press again to exit the

Menu.

Option Description

Resolution Sets the video resolution. (Maximum

resolution = 1080FHD)

Loop

Recording

Loop recording allows you to set video

le length (1, 2, or 3 minutes; 3 minutes

shown on icon). Selecting a le length

activates loop recording. When the

microSD card lls up, it loops back to the

oldest le and records over it.

If you select OFF, video le length

defaults to 3 minutes. When the microSD

card lls up, a Card Full message

displays and recording stops.

Exposure

Sets the brightness sensitivity.

Option Description

Motion

Detection

Turn this setting on to allow the recorder

to start recording when it detects

movement.

Record

Audio

Turns audio recording on/off.

Date Stamp Enables/disables the date and time on

the image les.

G-Sensor Detects signicant or sudden movement;

automatically locks the current recording.

Beep

Sound

Turns on sounds when you press keys.

PLAYBACK MODE

This mode lets you play back recorded video or view

snapshots.

1. Press M until (Playback) displays in the upper

left corner of the screen.

2. Press OK to view the recorded le or ▲ / ▼ to scroll

through the recorded les.

Playback Mode Menu

Press the Menu key ( ) once to access the Playback

mode options. Scroll up or down and then press OK

to select an option for the snapshot/video currently

displaying.

• Delete. Delete the current le displayed or delete all

les.

• Protect. Lock/unlock the current le displayed or lock/

unlock all les.

SETUP MENU

Press Menu key ( ) twice to access the Setup menu in

any mode. The icon is highlighted in the upper left

corner.

Option Description

Date/Time Changes the date and time by using the

relevant ▲ and ▼ keys, and then press

OK to conrm.

Auto Power

Off

Sets the time duration to automatically

power off the unit when idle.

Language

Select English (default), French,

Spanish, or Portuguese.

Frequency Select 50Hz or 60Hz (default) and press

OK.

Screen

Saver

Sets the time to automatically turn off the

LCD after the recording starts.

Option Description

IR Sensor

Turn the IR sensor off and on.

Format Formats the microSD card.

Default

Setting

Returns all the settings back to the

factory defaults.

Firm

Version

Firmware Version

SCREEN DESCRIPTION

The following images describes the icons seen on the

screen. The Recording Indicator (red circle) displays

when video is recording.

Date and Time

Microphone

02/09/2017 11:40:22

1080FHD

00:02:42

Recording Indicator

(Does not display when

not recording)

Video

Mode

Loop

Recording

Exposure

Value

SD Card

Resolution

Recording

Duration

CONNECTING TO A PC

Connect the DC115 to a PC using the supplied USB

cable. The DC115 displays Mass Storage. Select it.

MASS STORAGE

The Mass Storage option lets you manage and view the

microSD card contents on the PC.

1. Connect the DC115 to the PC with the USB cable.

2. Select the Mass Storage option on the DC115.

3. After selecting Mass Storage on the DC115,

navigate to the network drives on your computer;

the DCAM is detected on the PC as an external

drive. Select it to view the DCIM folder.

4. Click on the DCIM folder to open and view

recordings arranged in folders according to the

specied date. The images open in whatever default

media player you have on your PC.

TROUBLESHOOTING

General Problems Possible Solutions

Camera does not turn off

when the car is turned off.

Check your vehicle’s

owner’s manual to verify

that you have connected

the camera to a power

outlet that only operates

when the key is in the ON

or ACC position.

If you have connected your

camera accordingly and it

still remains on when the

car is turned off, go to www.

uniden.com for assistance.

The unit cannot record

videos

The unit automatically

stops when recording

• Ensure that the microSD

card is formatted

properly and inserted

correctly.

• Use the recommended

type of microSD card

(minimum 8GB Class

10)

Video is unclear Ensure that there are no

ngerprints or dirt on the

lens. Ensure that the lens is

always kept clean.

Dark images while

recording water/sky

Adjust the EV setting.

Color of the images is not

good

Set the ‘white balance’

setting to automatic.

General Problems Possible Solutions

Cross-stripe interference

in an image

Verify that Frequency option

(Setup/Frequency) is set to

60Hz (North America).

The unit crashes Using a pin or an unfolded

paper clip, press and hold

the Reset button to restart

the unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

Screen 2.7 in. LCD

RAM DDR1

Operating

Systems

Supported

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1

Mac OS 10+/LINUX (webcam/storage)

Operating

Temp.

-14° F ~ 122° F (-10° C ~ +50° C)

Storage

Temp.

-4° F ~ 149° F (-20° C ~ +65° C)

Size (without

bracket)

Working

Humidity

Storage

Recording

Time

Video

Resolution

3.74 in. x 2.85 in. x 1.3 in.

94.9 mm x 72.4 mm x 33.0 mm

10 ~ 85%

microSD (up to 32GB), Class 10 (16G

microSD card included)

Recording Time: Off, 1 min, 3 min, or 5

min

1920x1080 (1080P), 1920 x 720 (HD);

1080 x 720 (720p), 840 x 480 P )

WGVA), 640 x 480 (VGA)

View Angle 130°

Power Supply Input: DC12V - 24V

Output: 5VDC/1.0A

Sensor Type Digital HD Color CMOS

Image Sensor 1/3”

Video Frame

Rate

30fps

Sound

Recording

Yes (built-in microphone)

Channels 1

G-sensor Yes

Video Format AVI

Audio Codec PCM

FCC PART 15/INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE

FCC Part 15 Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void your authority

to operate the equipment.

Avis de conformité à la FCC : Ce dispositif a été testé

et s’avère conforme à l’article 15 des règlements de

la Commission fédérale des communications (FCC).

Ce dispositif est soumis aux conditions suivantes:

1) Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d’interférences

nuisibles et; 2) Il doit pouvoir supporter les parasites

qu’il reçoit, incluant les parasites pouvant nuire à son

fonctionnement.

Tout changement ou modication non approuvé

expressément par la partie responsable pourrait annuler

le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.

IC Compliance

This device complies with Industry Canada license-

exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void your authority

to operate the equipment.

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes

de licences d’Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est

soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil

ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et (2), il

doit pouvoir accepter les interférences, incluant celles

pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal.

Tout changement ou modication non approuvé

expressément par la partie responsable pourrait annuler

le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Important: Save your receipt! Evidence of original

purchase is required for warranty service.

WARRANTOR: Uniden America Corporation (“Uniden”)

ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one

year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to

be free from defects in materials & craftsmanship with

only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original

user shall terminate & be of no further effect 12 months

after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is

invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained

as reasonable or necessary, (B) modied, altered, or

used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or

any congurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly

installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other

than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect

or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any

conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any

system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or

programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the

owner’s manual for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product

does not conform to this warranty at any time while this

warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option,

repair or replace the defective unit & return it to you

without charge for parts, service, or any other cost

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Model: DC115

Category: Drive recorders

Type: Owner's manual

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